Local obituaries for Maryville, TN and surrounding counties

May 1, 2024

Mildred G. Teffeteller, age 95 passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at home.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Teffeteller; daughter, Faye Davies.

She is survived by her son, David Hughes; daughters, Brenda (Aubrey) Dacus, Dovie Kay (Randy) Fisher; sister, Lorene Tinker; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A private service will be held at Grandview Cemetery.

Apr 29, 2024

Mrs. Julia Elizabeth Wilkinson Mize, 88, passed away Monday, April 29 at Blount Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving husband, Bobby Mize, and family. 

 

Mrs. Mize was born in Catawba County, North Carolina, to the late Reverend Guy Lattimore Wilkinson and Annie Hemphill Wilkinson on August 9, 1935. Elizabeth enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing, and spending time with family and friends. Her...

Apr 29, 2024

Mildred M. Gibson, age 77, passed away April 29, 2024, at her home in Alcoa under hospice care. She was an amazing wife, mother and Mamaw.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Whitehead Bradley; parents, Fern Whitehead, and Dorothy “Marie” Carter; brothers, Gene Whitehead, Rex Whitehead, George Whitehead.

She is survived by her husband, Freddie Gibson; daughter, Amanda...

Apr 28, 2024

Lorraine Estelle Ratledge lived a long and remarkable life. She passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024, in Maryville, TN, at the age of 99. She was born to Arthur and Sadie Scott—both of Scottish descent, a fact that Lorraine took much interest and pride in—on November 18, 1924, in a North Georgia lumber camp. Her father ran a large...

Apr 27, 2024

When Gilbert “Neil” Rhodes, Jr., Ph.D. passed on Saturday, April 27, we lost more than you might think. His family lost a strong anchor and loving confidant. Neil is survived by his sister Judy Rhodes Effler, her husband Larry and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert N. Rhodes, Sr., mother, Ruth Jackson Rhodes and many...

Apr 27, 2024

Samuel Rex Everett, 82 years old and Blount County native passed away on April 27, 2024. He was preceded in death by son Joshua Rex Everett; father and mother Bill and Ada Everett; sister Trula Arnett; father-in-law and mother-in-law Floyd and Myrtle Henderson. Survived by wife of 60 years, Joyce Everett; grandchildren Callie, Andy (Chloe), and Hannah Everett; great granddaughter...

Apr 27, 2024

Morrison, Richard Bruce, age 85, of Seymour passed away peacefully on Saturday April 27th 2024. Bruce was a beloved figure in his community, known for his love and dedication to his farm. After retiring from his sales position his time was spent taking care of his horses and puttering with his car collection. His commitments extended beyond his professional endeavors,...

Apr 25, 2024

Apr 21, 2024

Watt, Bruce Earl age 92 of Maryville died Sunday April 21st. He graduated from Greenback High School and the School of Banking of the South. He served in the Navy and was a long-time member of Highland Presbyterian Church and Alcoa Kiwanis. He retired from First American Bank after 40 years in banking. Bruce was a people person who loved...

Apr 16, 2024

Katie Newman Schubert, age 92, passed away April 16, 2024. She was saved at 21 years old. She was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church, Alcoa, since March 1959, having taught preschool children in Sunday School for 57 years until January 2013. She taught the same class in Discipleship Training for many years, sang in the choir for several...

Apr 15, 2024

Lilburn Calloway Tuck, aka, "L.C.," "Uncle Doc," of Maryville, TN, age 94, passed peacefully from this earthly life on April 15, 2024, gone to his Heavenly Home to celebrate with Jesus and so many loved ones who have gone before him.

Doc was the first of eleven children born to Hubert and Agatha Tuck. They became a family of thirteen. With...

Apr 15, 2024

James Arthur Prince, Jr. (Jay) was born on December 13,1962 in Knoxville, TN and passed away on April 15, 2024. He attended Powell High School and graduated with the class of 1981.

For the past 21 years, Jay worked as a Lead Transportation Security Officer for the TSA at McGhee Tyson Airport. While there he made many lasting friendships with coworkers...

Apr 12, 2024

Barbara “Jo” Hitch, age 92, widow of John Edward Hitch, passed away April 12th at Life Care Center of Blount County. Born September 30, 1931 to the late Glenn and Iva Tipton Phelps. She is a descendant of the Tipton, Myers, and Lawson families of Cades Cove. Graduated from Maryville High School where she was a cheerleader; graduate of Knoxville...

Apr 12, 2024

Jean DiGennaro Buttler was born in 1931 in Providence, RI, and passed away on April 12,

2024. She was the youngest of 10 children born from parents Raffaela Natale DiGennaro and

Vitalle DiGennaro. She married Frank Buttler, Sr in 1954 and moved to Dallas, TX, then

Birmingham, AL, and in the past few years in Maryville, TN.

She is predeceased by both of her...

Apr 8, 2024

Dortha (Millsaps) Yearout passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 8, 2024. She was born and raised in the Forest Hill community, where she still resided. She was a 1949 graduate of Everett High School. She was an active and faithful member of Six Mile Baptist Church until the pandemic and then declining health. She was preceded in...

Apr 7, 2024

Vicki Moore Bryant, age 77, went home to be with the Lord April 7, 2024, surrounded by her family. Vicki retired from the University of Tennessee Medical Center and was a substitute teacher for 15 years in the Alcoa City School system. She had a heart of giving and always wanted to help others. She was preceded in death by...

Apr 7, 2024

Michael Caccavale, Sr., Aka (Grumpy Mike) Age 79, of Maryville Tennessee, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024, he was surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born to Patrick and Rose Caccavale in Summit, NJ.

Michael is survived by his devoted son, Michael Caccavale Jr, and his wife Wanda of Chandler, AZ and daughters Nicole A. Mastroeni of Hopatcong, NJ...

Apr 5, 2024

James C. (Jim) Fiegle, 76, of Alcoa Tennessee passed away on April 5, 2024. Jim retired as Chief Financial Officer of Alcoa Tenn Federal Credit Union after 16 years of service. Jim also served as a Board of Director for Blount Memorial Hospital for 28 years. He was a Past President of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Also, President and...

Apr 4, 2024

Juanita Hyde Simek, age 86 of Maryville passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was born in Gainesville, Ga. Juanita graduated from business school in Atlanta, GA. She worked in several business offices including Fort Monroe and Langley AFB in Virginia before retiring from the Housing and Urban development office in Knoxville, TN. She loved...

Apr 4, 2024

Carol Theresa Huber Jarriel Maddox, age 97, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 4, 2024. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, Nana, and friend. She loved Jesus, her family, and her friends. She had a kind and gentle spirit and was always grateful for all her many blessings. She was preceded...